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     Okay folks, here's my response;

     Dear Editor:

     Why in the world would you publish such a negative article on
     breastfeeding, when every major health organization condones it as the
     best feeding method?  Your article was inflammatory and offered
     nothing but one person's anecdotal experience.  Why not focus on the
     postive and offer creative solutions to all of the problems that Ms
     Skenazy encountered?  The overwhelming majority of women who
     breastfeed experience nipple soreness similar to sore feet when
     walking outdoors barefoot, not like razors.  In fact, such pain would
     warrant a visit to a board certified lactation consultant to identify
     and correct such problems.  Indeed, I have seen women overcome
     tremendous odds to successfully nurse their children.  Please publish
     an article which highlights the overwhelming benefits of breastmilk
     over artificial baby milk to counteract this irresponsible reporting.

     Sincerely,

     Wendy Funk

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